ALIMTA Plus Gemcitabine (Gemzar) for Patients with Malignant Pleural or Peritoneal Mesothelioma

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00061477?amp;order=10

Trial Information

The purposes of this study are to determine -

  • The safety of ALIMTA plus Gemcitabine (Gemzar) and any side effects that might be associated with the combination of these two drugs.
  • Whether ALIMTA plus Gemcitabine (Gemzar) can help patients with mesothelioma live longer.
  • Whether ALIMTA plus Gemcitabine (Gemzar) can make the tumor smaller or disappear, and for how long.
  • To see if patients feel better while taking ALIMTA plus Gemcitabine (Gemzar).

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of mesothelioma that can be treated with chemotherapy
  • Have received no prior chemotherapy for mesothelioma
  • Have at least one measurable lesion
  • Have an adequate performance status
  • Have signed an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous treatment with chemotherapy for mesothelioma
  • Treatment with an investigational drug within the last 30 days, previously completed or withdrawn from this study or any other study investigating ALIMTA
  • Treatment with radiation therapy within the last 4 weeks
  • Brain metastasis that is uncontrolled
  • Active infection or other serious condition

Please note that more specific inclusion/exclusion criteria must be met prior to entering the trial.

For additional information regarding this trial contact the Clinical Trials Support Center at 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or speak with your personal physician.

ALIMTA Plus Gemcitabine (Gemzar) for Patients with Malignant Pleural or Peritoneal Mesothelioma who have not had previous chemotherapy

Locations:

  • Research Center Located in: Aurora, CO
  • Research Center Located in: Tampa, FL
  • Research Center Located in: Chicago, IL
  • Research Center Located in: Baltimore, MD
  • Research Center Located in: Boston, MA
  • Research Center Located in: Albuquerque, NM
  • Research Center Located in: New York, NY
  • Research Center Located in: Madison, WI

Telephone: 877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559)

Trial listings updated: September 11, 2003 at 10:50:19 AM

*** POSTED SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ***